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5 things you missed: Airplane phone rules may change, Google's birthday and more

By Kelly Metz, Digital First Media

Updated:
09/27/2013 10:16:51 PM EDT

Smart phone taking pictures on the plane. (Getty Images)

Tech 5 things - 9/27

1. You may be able to keep that phone on during takeoff and landingNext week, a panel will recommend to the Federal Aviation Administration that airline passengers can keep their phones, tablets or laptops on during takeoffs and landings below an altitude of 10,000 feet. While some devices would have to be switched to airplane mode, passengers will not be able to download data, surf the Web or talk on the phone."You will not be able to play 'Words With ...